But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.Matthew 26:56 For Meditation Have you ever felt this lonely before – the time when all your trusted friends and family deserted you?But, didn't they make you think they loved you?Didn't they make you … Continue reading When They All Desert You

“I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So, they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.John 21:3 For Meditation It was the first time I had the opportunity to work in an office in New York with my college degree. … Continue reading Don’t Go Back to Egypt!

Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.2 Corinthians 2:10-11 Consider how Satan thinks. If losing his wealth and children could not get … Continue reading Watch This Guy!

Now the gates of Jericho were tightly shut because the people were afraid of the Israelites. No one was allowed to go out or in.Joshua 6:1 For Meditation Jericho is fortified and shut against the rag-tag army of Israel. They do not know what to do. The Commander of the Army of the LORD rolls … Continue reading The God of All Possibilities

The Lord answered, “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites, leaving none alive.”Judges 6:16 For meditation Sometimes, we feel so weak that we can’t believe any assurances from God’s word. In our hearts, we know that He is faithful to His promises, but our circumstances convince us otherwise. Our problems are … Continue reading The Surprises of Injury Time

And when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So, for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.Acts 11:26 Your Encouragement – I have just been reminded that the word, Christian, is not a badge to buy from the … Continue reading Will You Say I Am a Christian?

Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?”Exodus 3:13 Why did Moses ask this question? Perhaps he wanted a more personal identification. Yes, God had said … Continue reading The Reward of the Inquiring Mind.